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EA53 OPL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,369 mi
Last recorded105,369 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 97,208 miles

nearside and offside front steering balls slight leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,549 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,930 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 68,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 50,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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EA53 OPL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA53 OPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA53 OPL registered?

EA53 OPL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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